By Eduard Boja, Ph.D., brand mgr.-Lamination & Coating Business Unit, Comexi Group Given the consistent rise in social commitment to use resources with more responsibility and intelligence, regarding the proper gathering and sorting of waste, this firm is particularly dedicated to delivering solutions that are respectful of the environment. Consequently, in regard to … [Read more...] about Triplex, in-line solventless laminating for more-sustainable, flexible-packaging structures

By Derek Wasylenko, Ph.D., research scientist-Additives; and Tony Tikuisis, team leader-Additives & Product Safety, NOVA Chemicals Corp. There is increasing interest within the polyolefins value chain to integrate post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins into packaging, driven by consumer sentiment, brand-owner sustainability targets and regulatory legislation. Additives … [Read more...] about Stabilization of PCR-resin blends for performance applications

By Eldridge M. Mount, Ph.D., president, EMMOUNT Technologies Flexible packaging has been evolving since it was first introduced. Today, due to the continuing development of new and existing polymer materials, there are many sophisticated, Fit-For-Use flexible-packaging materials available to the industry, which are used for an ever-expanding number of applications based on … [Read more...] about Single-polymer packaging: An opinion on what’s possible and what’s practical